I can’t even begin to explain what this past year has been for me. I could try to convince you through pictures. Pictures of amazing sunsets, beaches, waterfalls, and mountains. Pictures of adorable kids making silly faces. Pictures of me, simply smiling. But even then it would not suffice. This past year has been incredible.… Continue reading »
Dec
07
Little K Farewells
Little K and her sister are leaving. I heard this one night from Ray Man as he was sifting through my itunes, playing DJ as I cooked dinner. This weekend, he said. This weekend?! I knew it would happen eventually. Little K had told me her mom would be arriving soon from… Continue reading »
May
30
A Subtle Change
I think I’ve reached an important mark in my service as a volunteer here. The first few months in country were stressful, not only because of the rigorous training schedule but everything was new and overwhelming. New language, new food, new customs, new friends, new host family, new experiences. Then as I began to… Continue reading »
Oct
27
A Glimse of Beauty
Treading carefully down a rocky, dirt path, we make our way to a house in the distance. I duck under a few clotheslines, shirts and pants gently swaying in the breeze. Chickens wander complacently through the yard, and several dogs watch lazily, acknowledging our presence with a slight tilt of their heads…
Jul
01
Coconuts and Farewells
As a little girl, my Dad told a variety of stories about his life growing up in the Philippines. The Coconut Story is by far the most remembered. Recorded on a black, old school cassette deck one cozy winter evening, it will forever be told and retold in my family…
Jun
11
Making a Difference
Looking back on my four years working as a Youth Minister, I have seen so much transformation in the lives of the teens that I work with. I can’t even express how proud I am of them! They have proven themselves to be…
Apr
11
Thoughts on Friendship
I have come to realize that in this life, good friends are a rare thing indeed. Some friends may come and go and we will always have those good memories, but few friends are for life. Luckily I do have some wonderful friends who are lifelong friends. I know I can depend on them for anything…
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